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Economic Prosperity

Small businesses and a strong middle class are the strength of our great nation. Unfortunately, the administrative state and unaccountable bureaucrats continue to stifle innovation, create obstacles for prosperity, and favor corporate interests over the wellbeing of everyday Americans.

As a former small business owner that manufactured his products in America, Representative Crane recognizes the challenges entrepreneurs face while operating their businesses at home. Washington politicians enacted one-sided international agreements, suffocating regulations, and facilitated wasteful government spending, which destroyed once prosperous sectors of our economy. In order to reverse the damage, we must reduce taxes & regulations, unleash domestic energy production, avoid nation building & forever wars, rebuild our manufacturing base, and rein in out-of-control federal spending that destroys our buying power. Rep. Crane believes that individual liberty and limited government serve as catalysts for economic prosperity, and he will continue to push back against federal overreach.

May 13 2026

Rep. Crane Applauds Release of Federal Funding for Arizona Health Care and Tribal Infrastructure

Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the release of federal grants for the Arizona Department of Emergency & Military Affairs, the Arizona Department of Health Services, Dignity Community Care, Dignity Health, the Havasupai Tribe, HonorHealth, and Valleywise Health. Rep. Eli…

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May 06 2026

Rep. Crane Joins Federal Agencies and Local Leaders to Advance Rural Priorities

Yesterday, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development at a Federal Partners Forum held in Prescott, Arizona. The event brought together local, state, and federal officials to address the unique challenges facing rural communities across Arizona. More…

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April 30 2026

Rep. Crane’s Amendment to Expedite White Sage Fire Recovery Unanimously Passes U.S. House

In response to the devastating White Sage Fire, which burned nearly 60,000 acres in Northern Arizona, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced an amendment to expedite recovery efforts in the impacted areas. This morning, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously adopted his proposal…

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April 22 2026

Rep. Crane Introduces Legislation to Pause and Reform the Broken H-1B Visa Process

Today, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, which would pause the issuance of H-1B visas for three years and implement significant reforms when the program resumes. Reps. Brian Babin (R-TX), Brandon Gill (R-TX), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Wesley Hunt (R-TX), Tom…

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March 16 2026

Rep. Crane’s Bill to Accelerate Grand Canyon Recovery Unanimously Passes U.S. House

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025, legislation introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) to expedite the rebuild of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The bill would streamline the federal contracting process in…

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February 20 2026

U.S. Forest Service Announces Retroactive Funding for Secure Rural Schools Program

Today, the U.S. Forest Service announced $182 million in retroactive Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for 2024. This decision follows the December 18, 2025, three-year reauthorization of the program, which was supported by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ). Congress first enacted the Secure Rural Schools…

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February 11 2026

House Committee on Small Businesses Advances Bill to Support Tribal Small Businesses

This morning, the House Committee on Small Business unanimously advanced the Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) is part of a bipartisan coalition seeking to codify the Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA) within the Small Business Administration (SBA) by adding…

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February 02 2026

Rep. Crane Hosts FEMA in Gila County as Updated Major Disaster Declaration Request Is Considered

On Thursday, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) hosted Gregg Phillips, the Associate Administrator for FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery, in Globe to meet with local officials regarding last September’s devastating flooding. Since the disaster, communities across Gila County have faced widespread damage…

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